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2012 Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase
The "world's largest event of its kind" has museum-quality exhibits and vendors of gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites, beads, art, jewelry, and supplies at nearly 40 locations. January 28 - February 12, 2012. For more information, see our Gem Show page.

Accenture Match Play Championship
This match play tournament on the PGA TOUR circuit features the Official World Golf Rankings' top 64 pro golfers playing for a $8.5 million grand prize at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain. February 20-26, 2012.

87th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros
(Celebration of the Cowboys) includes the Tucson Rodeo, among the top 25 pro rodeos in North America, staged at Tucson Rodeo Grounds, and the Tucson Rodeo Parade, one of the country’s largest horse-drawn parades, presented since 1925. February 18 - 26, 2012.

2nd Saturdays Downtown Urban Street Fest
This family-friendly arts and entertainment event series takes place outdoors and indoors along Congress and adjacent downtown streets on the second Saturday evening of every month.

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Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase
Jan. 28 - Feb. 12
This international marketplace of gems, minerals, fossils, beads and jewelry-making supplies as well as museum exhibits and other treasures includes more than 40 different locations across town.
5th Annual Beat Back Buffelgrass Day
Jan. 28
Join in the fight against the buffelgrass invasion and help save Sonoran Desert ecosystems from this rapidly spreading fire hazard. Register to remove the grass at various locations today!
Sonoran Desert Mt Bicyclists' Last Saturday Ride
Jan. 28
SDMB hosts a group mountain-bike ride on the last Saturday of the month. Contact club in advance or visit the website for location, level of difficulty, and times.
Horse Racing at Rillito Park Race Track
Jan. 28 - Mar. 25
Tucson's landmark Rillito Park Race Track is the scene of live Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred horse racing on weekends through March 25 (excluding Feb 4-5).
Sunrise at Old Tucson Cross Country Trail Run
Jan. 29
Southern Arizona Roadrunners presents a 4-mile, cross-country trail race that loops through the dusty streets, horse trails, and desert terrain of Old Tucson Studios.
Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray
Jan. 29 - Jun. 3
The Tucson Museum of Art presents an intimate look at Mexico’s prolific and well-known artist Frida Kahlo through the photographic lens of her lover/friend Nickolas Muray.
16th Annual Coyote Classic Golf Tournament
Jan. 29
Join the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) Omni Tucson National Resort for a golf tournament benefiting the Tucson Police Department's Special Olympics.
American Indian Exposition
Jan. 29 - Feb. 12
American Indian artists and artisans selling original art, craftworks, and native foods, along with music and dancers poolside on Sat-Sun at Flamingo Quality Inn.
Garrison Keillor at Centennial Hall
Feb. 1
UApresents hosts humorist and celebrity speaker Garrison Keillor with his hilarious anecdotes about growing up in the American Midwest. UA Centennial Hall.
Jackpot Barrel Race
Feb. 1
The Town of Marana Western Heritage Committee hosts a rodeo event featuring some with jackpot barrel Race, bronco riding, calf roping, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding at the Heritage Arena.
74th Annual Tohono O'odham Nation Rodeo & Fair
Feb. 2 - Feb. 5
Arizona's longest-running American Indian rodeo has a powwow, carnival, parade, Waila dances, and food/crafts at Eugene Tashquinth Livestock Complex in Sells, 60 miles west of Tucson.
20th Cochise County Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering
Feb. 3 - Feb. 5
Celebrate Arizona's rich cowboy heritage with performances by acclaimed poets and musicians from throughout the United States at Buena Performing Arts Center, Sierra Vista.
Sonoran Glass Flame Off
Feb. 3
Sonoran Glass Academy's annual fundraiser features glass artists in a competition to create the most innovative glass-art creations in wearable art, marbles, and vessels categories at the Rialto Theatre.
Madama Butterfly
Feb. 4 - Feb. 5
Arizona Opera presents Madama Butterfly, the classic story of a Japanese geisha's fragile heart shattered performed at Tucson Music Hall.
The Great Grand Canyon Time Train - Just for Kids
Feb. 4
All aboard for a fantastic train ride on an extraordinary time trip to the bottom of the Grand Canyon with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra at Tucson Symphony Center.
Art Safari
Feb. 4
Central Tucson Gallery Association presents a walking tour of central Tucson warehouse and storefront galleries featuring exhibit openings and artist receptions.
Arivaca's Rockin' Mineral Show
Feb. 4
A gem show in Arivaca, 60 miles southwest of Tucson, featuring minerals and fossils from Southern Arizona, local arts and crafts, a farmer's market, and various local boutiques and artisan shops.
Gem & Mineral Show at Tucson Botanical Gardens
Feb. 6 - Feb. 7
Exotic and delicate gems/minerals and a variety of large folio books on castles, palaces, European countries, map-making, minerals and classical composers on sale at Tucson Botanical Gardens.
Minerals of Arizona
Feb. 9 - Feb. 12
Tucson Gem and Mineral Society presents Tucson's original gem show with displays featuring "Minerals of Arizona" and more at Tucson Convention Center.
The Power of Momentum—Jump Starting 2012
Feb. 9
A presentation focusing on issues and opportunities of small to mid-sized businesses, from financial stability to sales and marketing strategies, at Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort. RSVP required.
Arizona Centennial Celebration, Downtown Tucson
Feb. 10 - Feb. 12
A celebration marking the 100th anniversary of Arizona's statehood on February 14, 1912 includes free concerts, fireworks displays, street musicians, food vendors, rides, and historical re-enactments in Downtown Tucson.
The Sons of the Pioneers
Feb. 11
Rhythm & Roots AZ presents recipients of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Western Music Hall of Fame, National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame, Smithsonian Institute’s “National Treasure” Designation in concert at Berger Performing Arts Center.
The Second City's Laugh Out Loud Tour
Feb. 11 - Feb. 12
Arizona Theatre Company presents The Second City with its one-of-kind Laugh Out Loud tour with the world's best and brightest comedians at Temple of Music and Art.
Tucson Boys Chorus Classic Concert
Feb. 11
The renowned Tucson Boys Chorus presents a concert of classics at Our Mother of Sorrows Church.
Kona "24 Hours in the Old Pueblo"
Feb. 17 - Feb. 19
Epic Rides hosts one of the world's largest 24-hour endurance mountain-bike events, which courses past the Tortolita, Catalina, and Galiuro mountains; watch or help raise funds for the event.